The one-year offer from the 49ers is worth $2.2 million with $1.4 million of that guaranteed. The Seahawks gave Gilliam the lowest restricted free agent tender, no draft compensation will be had in return.

The Seahawks made a number of acquisitions on the offensive line this offseason in an attempt to save the life of franchise quarterback, Russell Wilson, adding free agents tackle Luke Joeckel and guard Oday Aboushi.

The Gilliam scenario signals the return to gamesmanship between the rival clubs in years past of signing each other’s former players.

With the current state of the 49ers organization, the resultant sting feels more like a mere poke.